Project Manager - PeopleSoft HCM

Project Manager / Thread Lead – PeopleSoft HCM (International Program) Location: Remote (United States or Europe) with travel required Employment Type: Full-time Travel Requirement: travel required; willingness to travel to project site as needed Compensation: Competitive base salary plus bonus and full benefits package About Elire Elire LLC is a growing consulting firm that helps organizations modernize and optimize their enterprise systems and business processes. For nearly 20 years, we have partnered with clients across many industries to deliver practical, high-quality solutions spanning PeopleSoft, Oracle Cloud, Treasury, ERP, HCM, EPM, and managed services. Our teams are collaborative, hands-on, and solution-oriented, working as trusted partners throughout implementations, enhancements, support initiatives, and long-term transformation programs. Position Overview Elire is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Thread Lead – PeopleSoft HCM to support a large-scale, multi-pillar international PeopleSoft implementation. This is not a traditional project management role — we are looking for a seasoned HCM professional who has come up through the suite, deep in Core HR, Benefits, Payroll, or Talent, and has evolved into delivery leadership. You know what good HCM implementation looks like, and what it looks like when it is about to go wrong. You will serve as both the functional thread lead and project manager for the HCM workstream on a multi-year international program — accountable for team delivery, client relationships, and keeping the workstream aligned with overall program objectives. You will work closely with the Program Manager, other thread leads, and client HR leadership throughout the engagement. Key Responsibilities HCM Thread Leadership & Delivery Serve as the primary thread lead and subject matter expert for PeopleSoft HCM across all project phases Lead the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of HCM modules including Core HR, Benefits, Payroll, Absence Management, Talent Acquisition, and related components Identify risks and complexity within the HCM workstream early, drive proactive resolution, and ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices across all HCM deliverables Drive workstream planning, milestone execution, and day-to-day delivery activities across the HR thread Project Management & Coordination Manage the HCM workstream as a dedicated project manager, owning scope, schedule, resource coordination, risks, and issues Coordinate with the Program Manager and other thread leads — Financials, ELM, EPM — to maintain cross-pillar alignment Facilitate workstream status reviews, planning sessions, and client milestone meetings, managing dependencies and integration points between HCM and other program workstreams Maintain structured documentation, decision logs, and action tracking throughout the engagement Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management Serve as the trusted HCM advisor and primary point of contact for client HR stakeholders on the workstream Lead functional workshops, design sessions, and solution reviews with client HR and People Operations leadership Communicate workstream status, risks, and key decisions clearly to both client leadership and the Program Manager, building credibility through deep functional knowledge and reliable delivery Team Leadership & Mentorship Lead, mentor, and coach HCM team members through all phases of the implementation, building functional problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment across the program Required Qualifications 10+ years of PeopleSoft HCM consulting and implementation experience Deep hands-on functional expertise across core HCM modules (Core HR, Benefits, Payroll, Absence, Talent, or equivalent); familiarity with ELM, EPM, or broader Oracle HCM Cloud a plus Proven experience leading a project workstream on a large-scale PeopleSoft implementation, ideally as an HCM functional consultant who has grown into a delivery leadership role Strong ability to translate complex HCM functional topics into clear direction for teams and stakeholders Demonstrated ability to identify risks early and drive proactive issue resolution Experience on complex, multi-pillar enterprise implementations across the full project lifecycle — fit-gap, design, configuration, testing, cutover, and go-live Excellent communication, organizational, and client relationship management skills Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis for extended project durations; experience on international or multi-country programs preferred Why Join Elire Play a defining role on one a large-scale PeopleSoft program Operate in a high-visibility leadership role on a multi-year, multi-pillar global engagement, partnering with an experienced program leadership team Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, Unlimited PTO, 401(k) match, medical, dental, and additional benefits Clear path for long-term growth and expanded responsibilities within a scaling practice If you are a PeopleSoft HCM expert who has grown into a delivery leader — someone who knows the modules deeply, leads teams with confidence, and earns client trust through expertise and accountability — we want to hear from you. Elire is a Certified Partner of Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, Kyriba, and FIS. Established in 2005, Elire is a Minneapolis based full-service consulting firm with 15+ years of experience in successfully completing projects for our customers all over the country. Over one hundred clients in the Public and Fortune 500 Financial, Services, and Utilities Sectors have benefited from Elire's hands-on guidance and knowledge. We help achieve success by efficiently implementing, integrating, and upgrading software investments. We employ consultants with world-class skills and experience. To learn more, visit our website at www.elire.com Elire is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.